Dr. E. Scott Hamilton

Provost and Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Scott’s Story

Scott Hamilton is the provost and professor of pastoral care & counseling at YTI; he ensures that YTI’s academic programming and faculty not only empower exceptional graduate level theological education but also engages students in a relational model of education designed to assist students’ development into the people they want to be. Scott oversees the development and implementation of academic plans and policies while managing a relational space that empowers students and faculty members to thrive in their respective fields of research.

As YTI’s chief academic officer, Scott knows that students are looking for fresh and innovative ways to forge academic relationships. As such, he thrives on helping future Christian ministers and other leaders discern how they best learn and transfer that learning into their respective work places.

Scott is known among his peers as an introspective and detail oriented professional who listens at a deeper level, desiring that those with whom he relates feel safe and honored, regardless of contextual nuances. He simply enjoys relating with others, especially students, without superimposing personal agendas.

Scott has worked in various ministerial capacities across more than 25 years while also providing pastoral counseling to numerous people in the midst of life’s challenges or difficulties. He has helped parishioners, clients, and students discern ways to empower the development of their true selves, living confidently into their fullest potential.

A native Texan and transplant to Montana, Scott loves the outdoors. Depending on the season, you might find him hiking, skiing, backpacking, or fishing. He still looks out his front door, and the overwhelming majesty of God’s creation reminds him to live well, to enjoy life’s individual moments, and to never forget to express child-like wonder at life’s beauty.

Scott married Rebecca in 1992. Rebecca adds spice to their marriage as a clear communicator, Christian disciple, and lover of life. Also a Montana transplant, Rebecca looks forward to enjoying the fact that Montana has all four seasons. One of their adult daughters is working on a second college degree; the other is an elementary school teacher.

Scott holds Masters degrees from George W. Truett Theological Seminary and Brite Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Walden University.

Education

Ph.D., Walden University (2009)
Counseling Psychology
Dissertation Title: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Personal Attachment Style and Church MembershipChair: Magy Martin, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Intern/Resident, May 2011
Taft Counseling Center, Wichita Falls, TexasCoordinate and manage all continuing education credits provided through this certified CEU offering agency. Organize Taft’s participation as part of the Greater Southwest Consortium in Professional Psychology. Facilitate client access to Taft Counseling Center through the Internet. Assist the director with clinical and educational training while providing support to agency operation and various administrative tasks. Offer training on psychological instruments as needed. Train interns and practicum students on clinical report writing for various entities, including Disability Assistive Rehabilitative Services, Child Protective Services, and Disability Determination Services, which empowers learning in authentic, “real life” situations. Training instruments include the following:

Cognitive Tools

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Third Edition

Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, Third Edition

Test of Non-Verbal Intelligence, Third Edition

Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales

Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test

Achievement Tests

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition

Wide Range Achievement Test, Fourth Edition

Neuropsychological Assessments

Wechsler Memory Scale, Fourth Edition

Comprehensive Trail Making Test

Personality Tools

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Adolescent

Personality Assessment Inventory

Personality Inventory for Youth

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, Third Edition

Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory

Thematic Apperception Test

House-Tree-Person

Adaptive Behavior

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition

Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Second Edition

Connor’s Rating Scales

Adult Screening Tools

Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory, Third Edition

Beck Depression Inventory, Second Edition

Beck Anxiety Inventory

Beck Symptom Inventory

Trauma Symptom Inventory

Child Abuse Potential Inventory

Miller’s Forensic Assessment of Symptoms

Child Screening Tools

Gilliam’s Asperger’s Disorder Scale

Gilliam’s Autism Rating Scale

Piers-Harris Child Self Concept

Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children

Scale for Assessing Emotional Disturbance

Teaching and Mentoring, December 1992 – July 2017

Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, Nocona, Texas

Central Christian Church, Nocona, Texas

Jefferson County Schools, Charlestown, West Virginia

Mount Vernon Reformed and Evangelical United Church of Christ, Keedysville, Maryland

Fairview Community Church, Copperas Cove, Texas

Liberty Baptist Church, DeLeon, Texas

Southside Baptist Church, Brownwood, Texas

First Baptist Church, Cross Plains, Texas

Encourage a sense of vision and direction for parishioners and students willing to engage the educational journey. Evaluate educational programming; execute more educational opportunities while coordinating, facilitating, and instructing various programs. Plan, prioritize, and orchestrate paradigm shifts when needed in specific environments while consolidating educational activities to expose students to learning opportunities. Write individual curricula, oversee calendaring, and help coordinate educational opportunities catered to military families.

Publications

Hamilton, S., Martin, M., & Martin., M. (2010). A statistical investigation of the relationship between personal attachment style and satisfaction with Evangelical Church membership. Journal of Religion and Health.doi:10.1007/s10943-010-9442-8